Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants
Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation
- 1st Edition - August 20, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis, Ioannis Anastopoulos
- Language: English
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examin… Read more
Description
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Key features
Key features
- Addresses both the environmental impact of PFAS and the latest advancements in remediation technologies and materials
- Examines various remediation methods, such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation
- Provides detailed discussions on cutting-edge materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks, activated carbons, and biochars that enhance remediation effectiveness
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Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Drinking Water: Occurrence, Health Risks, and Regulatory Frameworks
2. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Soil and Plants
3. Environmental Mixtures, Exposure Pathways, and Ecotoxicological Risks of PFAS: A Special Focus on the Aquatic Environment
4. Microplastics as Carriers of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Compounds (PFAS)
Section 2: Remediation Technologies
5. Adsorption-Based Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Remediation Technologies: Principles and Applications
6. Photocatalysis as an Advanced Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Remediation Technique
7. Sonication-Induced Catalytic Approaches for PFAS Degradation in Aqueous Systems
8. Electrochemical Oxidation of PFAS: Treatment Mechanisms, Electrode Materials, and Future Directions
9. Remediation of PFAS-Contaminated Soils: Current and Emerging Technologies
10. Advanced Oxidation Processes for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Remediation in Contaminated Soils
11. Phytoremediation of PFAS-Contaminated Soils
Section 3: Materials for PFAS Remediation
12. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Removal Through Separation of Wastewater Foams
13. Emerging Approaches for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Removal by Using Clay Minerals
14. Zeolites for Adsorptive and Catalytic Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Remediation
15. Metal–Organic Frameworks for the Remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
16. Activated Carbon for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Remediation: Properties, Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Directions
17. Biochar for the Remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
18. Metal Oxides: Solid Scaffolding for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Removal
19. Minerals/Metal Oxide-Based Photocatalysts for Degradation/Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances From Water
20. Membrane Processes and Materials for Remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Water and Wastewater
Section 4: Policy and Regulation
21. Regulatory Approaches to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Contamination in the United States and Canada
22. Regulatory Frameworks for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Australia and the European Union
23. Regulatory Approaches to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Asia: Implications for Remediation, Enforcement, and Public Health
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- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 20, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis
Dr. Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis obtained his PhD at the City University of New York, New York City, United States (February 2017). Nowadays, he serves as an assistant professor at the University Marie Curie Sklodowska (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. His research is focused on the development of composite porous nanomaterials for (photo)(sono)(piezo)catalytic technologies for biomass valorization and (micro)plastics upcycling to green chemicals, as well as for air and water purification, linking physicochemical properties to performance and involved mechanisms. He coauthored more than 140 articles, 1 monograph, 7 edited books, and 17 book chapters with over 7000 citations. Since 2021, he has been included in the Top 2% Most Influential Scientists worldwide (Stanford list, Elsevier).
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Ioannis Anastopoulos
Dr. Ioannis Anastopoulos is an associate professor at the Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece. He has conducted postdoctoral research at the Agricultural Research Institute (Cyprus), the University of Patras (Greece), the University of Cyprus (Cyprus), and the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece). His research focuses on the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils following the application of organic and inorganic materials, the development of adsorbent materials for wastewater treatment, and the use of organic amendments for soil remediation. He has authored more than 130 articles in peer-reviewed journals with over 12,000 citations and has been included among the Top 2% Scientists worldwide for the years 2019–24 (Stanford list, Elsevier).